How the Internet Works: Advertiser-Provided Editorial Infographics!

Sometimes you learn
little things about how the Internet works and it’s like,
ohhhhhh! Of course! Here is a solicitation we received,
which explains how an advertiser places editorial content on blogs.
So that the content links to (“is sponsored by”) what are basically
spam farms. It’s fascinating as a business model! It’s very smart!

I know you’re really busy, so I will try to make this quick and
painless. My name is Sarah and I work with a company that creates
and distributes infographics. I was wondering if you’d like to be
part of our infographic distribution list. We are willing to pay
you for every infographic you post.

We would love to provide you with content while paying you for
it. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. I hope
to hear from you soon!

Thanks!

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Oh I see! I actually do admire this, honestly. It’s providing a
service. (Not one I really want, but.) Think of it like radio in
the 40s! Or think of it like James Beard doing skits for
advertisers on NBC during his cooking show, which is much-discussed
in the August issue of Gastronomica, which you
should definitely be reading!